Decades Later, Tabitha From Bewitched Is So Gorgeous Without Makeup In Real Life
Erin Murphy seems to have some magical powers when it comes to anti-aging. She was first introduced to audiences as Tabitha on the hit '60s series "Bewitched" when she was just a little girl, but over the years, Murphy has evolved into a beautiful blond bombshell. She started out as an infant playing the daughter of Samantha (Elizabeth Montgomery) and Darrin Stephens (Dick York and Dick Sargent) on the beloved fantasy sitcom, and she is now one of the many child stars who grew up to be gorgeous. In October 2025, she shared an unfiltered, natural selfie, and more than six decades after the show aired, some fans simply can't believe what former "Bewitched" star Erin Murphy looks like now.
The actor nearly broke the internet when she uploaded the radiant pic to Instagram, leaving fans in awe over just how stunning she still is all these years later. While she appeared to be wearing false lashes or extensions, her skin was completely without coverage, showing off her natural glow.
"This is 61...WITHOUT a facelift, without any makeup," she captioned the post. But Murphy didn't just post the pic to show off her flawless face — she was actually calling out users on social media making judgements about her age and appearance. "I suppose it's a backhanded compliment that you think I look good 'for my age,'" she wrote at the time, taking the chance to stand up against the ageist standards placed on women in Hollywood. "Before you sit down at the computer and write something negative, about someone you've never met, why don't you think about something nice you can say, or don't say anything at all."
Erin Murphy is a natural beauty, but she still appreciates a full glam moment
Erin Murphy spoke to Fox News in November 2025 about the impact of her viral makeup-free photo, clarifying that she actually loves wearing makeup most days, "which is the funny thing because now I'm somehow the face of no makeup." She credits her work on "Bewitched" for introducing her to makeup at a young age — not surprising, since some of the most iconic beauty looks from TV and movie characters are proof of just how powerful makeup can be. "... I saw how it could transform the other actors on the show," Murphy told the outlet. "So, I mean, when you see someone come in with no makeup on in the morning and then, suddenly, they look like a completely different person, there's some magic to that."
As for her personal makeup and beauty routine, Murphy said she has mastered the art of a "five-minute face," and she relies on good skincare to give her a radiant and glowy base to work with. Noting that she goes both "low-end and high-end" on skincare, Murphy revealed that she washes her face with jojoba oil from Trader Joe's, and she uses Retin-A every month or so. She also gets occasional facials to keep her skin in good condition and drinks a lot of water in order to stay hydrated. "So, it's kind of figuring out what works for your skin because everybody's different," she added.